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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25794
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING, BY 5/7THS
VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, AND
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENTAL
SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, BETWEEN THE
CITY AND JORDEN, BURT, BERENSON, AND JOHNSON, LLP,
TO PROVIDE LOBBYING AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN
WASHINGTON, D.C., COMMENCING ON FEBRUARY 20, 2005,
AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, WITH TWO (2) ONE
YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS TO BE EXERCISED AT THE CITY'S
SOLE DISCRETION.
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of obtaining lobbying and consulting services
before Congress and Federal Agencies located in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2000, the Mayor and City Commission awarded a
Governmental Services Agreement to Jorden, Burt, Berenson, and Johnson, LLP,
(collectively, the Consultant) for the term commencing on February 20, 2001, and
ending on February 19, 2003, with a provision therein stating that the term of the
Agreement may be renewed for two, one-year terms; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2003, the Mayor and City Commission approved an
extension of the Agreement for the term commencing on February 20, 2003, and ending
on February 19, 2004; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2004, the Mayor and City Commission approved an
extension of the Agreement for the term commencing on February 20, 2004, and ending
on February 19, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has performed satisfactorily and has effectively
produced results for the City by achieving desired appropriations, and has assisted with
the processing of significant grants; and
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2004 the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee recommended entering into a new Agreement with the Consultant; and
WHEREAS, the Administration now recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission waive, by 5/7ths vote, the competitive bidding requirement, finding such
waiver to be in the best interest of the City, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the attached new Governmental Services Agreement between the City and the
Consultant for a term of three years and seven months, with two, one-year renewal
options at the City's discretion; and
WHEREAS, the Administration further recommends that said Agreement
commence at the rate of $7,500 per month, inclusive of expenses; thereafter, that the
rate increase to $100,000 per year on October 1, 2005; and that the rate increase at the
rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in each subsequent year of the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission herein waive, by 5/7ths vote, the competitive bidding requirement, and
approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services
Agreement for Federal Governmental Services with Jorden, Burt, Berenson, and
Johnson, LLP, in the total amount of $100,000, to provide governmental representation
and consulting services in Washington, D.C., on an on-going basis, for an initial term
commencing on February 20, 2005, and ending on September 30, 2008, with two (2)
one year renewal options to be exercised at the City's sole discretion.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 12'h day of Jan ary,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
Resolution waiving by 5/7ths vote, the competitive bidding requirement and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a Legislative Services Agreement with the firm of Jorden, Burt, Berenson and Johnson,
LLP for governmental representation in Washington, D.C. in the amount of $1 00,000 for a period of three
years, seven months with two one-vear oDtions to renew.
Issue:
Should the City execute a new agreement with the City's lobbying team in Washington, D,C..
Item Summary/Recommendation:
I Approve the Resolution
Adviso Board Recommendation:
Finance and Citywide Projects Committee - November 23, 2004
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
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Finance Dept.
Funds will be provided in the
FY 2005/06 General Fund Budget.
Account # 011,9362.000312
Source of
Funds:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Kevin Crowder, Economic Development
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and DATE: January 12, 2005
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~t"~
City Manager (j - 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENT, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,000, BETWEEN THE CITY AND JORDEN, BURT, BERENSON, AND JOHNSON,
LLP, TO PROVIDE LOBBYING AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN WASHINGTON, D.C.,
COMMENCING ON FEBRUARY 20, 2005 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
TO:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS:
On December 20, 2000, the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution No. 2000-
24219, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement
with the firm of Jorden Burt, to provide governmental representation and consulting
services in Washington D.C., in the amount of $90,000, inclusive of expenses. The
Professional Services Agreement was executed for an initial term of two (2) years, with two
(2) additional one (1) year options to renew. On February 25, 2004, the Mayor and City
Commission approved the renewal of the second of the two (2), one-year options.
On November 25, 2004, the Finance Committee met to discuss the federal legislative
services agreement, and whether or not a Request for Proposals (RFP) should be issued.
The Committee expressed satisfaction with the Consultants' performance representing the
City, notably the stormwater and intermodal appropriations secured in the 2005
Appropriations Bill. The Committee further felt that these services were like legal services
where the City contracts with the firm it feels will best represent its interests. The
Committee recommended that the Administration negotiate a new agreement with the
consultants, for presentation to the City Commission on January 12, 2005. The new
agreement is attached.
The Administration and consultants have negotiated the following terms:
. Term:
. Amount:
Three (3) years, Seven months with two (2), one-year options to renew.
$52,500 for the period of March-September 2005, which is the current
rate. $100,000 per year beginning the first full year of the agreement (Oct
2005-Sep 2006), with a CPI escalator each year, beginning with the
second full year of the agreement, and including the option years.
January 12, 2005
City Commission Memorandum
Federal Lobbyists
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The rate for Federal Legislative Services has been $90,000 per year since 2000.
Consistent with the new State Legislative Services Agreement approved in November
2003, the Administration recommends an increase of $10,000, for a new rate total of
$100,000, although the rate will not increase until October 2005, consistent with the City's
Fiscal Year.
CONCLUSION:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution.
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